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Day 3: Speak Kindness

Verse: “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue” (Proverbs 31:26, ESV).

Devotional: We live in a time where we are constantly bombarded with words, which cheapens them and makes us forget just how powerful they truly are. A kind word spoken at the right moment is life-altering. A home filled with encouragement instead of yelling and criticism is medicine to the soul. Our kids are listening, and the words we speak over them will shape who they are becoming. Words change the atmosphere; they impact our biology, and they can bless and curse. This year let’s reclaim the power of our words by choosing kindness.

Speaking kindly isn’t only about how we communicate with others but also how we talk to ourselves. The voice inside our heads can often be the harshest critic, saying things far crueler than any enemy ever could. True kindness must extend both outward and inward in equal measure. Let’s release ourselves from harsh self-criticism and step into the truth of who God says we are: beloved and worthy. When we accept God’s kindness, it overflows, enabling us to extend the same gentleness to those around us.

Challenge: Will you harness the power of your words — both outward and inward — by choosing kindness? Today, pay attention to your inner dialogue. Write down any harsh or negative phrases you catch yourself thinking. Then, take a moment to reframe those thoughts with words of affirmation, reminding yourself that you are beloved and worthy.